The 2019 edition of Camp Osage wrapped up last Friday and now Clinton YMCA staff will turn their attention to Y-Zone with a new school year kicking off this week.

Camp Director David Torbert told Regional Radio News Monday he felt camp this summer was a big success. The Y offered more programs thanks to various partnerships with DeWitt County groups.

Executive Director of the Y, Rennie Cluver says today's youth is much more diverse in their interests and he credits Torbert's ability to switch up the offerings for their youth this summer and try to find something to fit as many kids as they could.

With Camp Osage now behind Y leadership, they look ahead to Y-Zone. Y-Zone is a before and after school program, youth can participate in. Cluver says it gives kindergarten through fifth graders a safe place to go.

For information on Y-Zone, Cluver encourages a visit to their facility at 417 South Alexander Street, or call them at 217-935-8307 and ask for Courtney Williamson. You can also visit clintoncommymca.org.